IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS
COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS
EQUIPMENT.
If you do not understand any of these instructions, or if you have any
questions regarding the use of this product, please contact your
facility’s training manager, your supervisor, the medical equipment
dealer from whom the product was purchased, or the manufacturer
before operating the equipment.
Do not attempt to repair this device if you have not been properly
trained. Doing so may create a hazardous situation that may result in
death or serious injury. Attempted repair by anyone other than a duly
authorized repair/service center of Genstar Technologies Co., Inc. voids
any and all warranties, express or implied.
Carefully inspect and test this product before each use to ensure proper
operation. Do not use the product if there are signs of damage or if it
does not pass the initial suction test.
Should this product require repair or service that will require shipping
the product to another location, bear in mind that United States
Federal law prohibits shipping contaminated products, as they
constitute a biohazard. This product must be properly sterilized and
securely packaged prior to shipping.
Genstar Technologies Co., Inc. (GENTEC®) manufactures continuous suction
regulators in two ranges, 0 to 300mmHg (882VR-300) and 0 to 760mmHg (882VR-
760). These suction regulators provide three modes: REG (regulated vacuum), OFF
(no vacuum) and FULL (whatever is available at the wall inlet). Please take a few
minutes to familiarize yourself with the product by reviewing Figure 1 on the next
page.
The mode is selected by moving the lever at the top of the regulator to the left
(REG) for regulated suction, the center (OFF) to turn off the regulator, or the right
(FULL) to allow full line suction.
The REG mode provides regulated suction levels as set by the user. The suction
level is set by occluding the suction tubing, then adjusting the regulator knob on
the front of the suction regulator to achieve the desired suction level, up to the
designed range. Suction is increased by turning the regulator knob clockwise,
decreased by turning it counter-clockwise.
The OFF mode turns off the suction regulator, allowing no suction at the tubing.
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# Problem Probable Cause
Corrective
Measures
1
The vacuum gauge
needle does not move
off “0” when regulator
is connected to
vacuum source.
The regulator is in the “OFF”
mode, or is not fully in the
“REG” or “FULL” position.
Move the mode
selector to the
“REG” or “FULL”
position.
The adjustment knob is in the
fully counter-clockwise, closed,
position.
Turn the
adjustment knob
clockwise to open.
The collection bottle or suction
tube is leaking.
Check the
collection bottle
and tubing for leaks.
2
The vacuum regulator
gauge shows a reading,
but there is no suction
at the tubing.
The collection bottle is too full,
causing the float to shut off the
suction.
Empty the
collection bottle.
The filters or suction tubing are
clogged.
Change the filters
and tubing.
3
Under REG mode the
regulator cannot reach
the specified suction
level (i.e., 200mmHg or
760mmHg, depending
upon model).
Suction source cannot provide
sufficient suction.
Increase source
equipment vacuum
settings.
Regulator
Internal
Problems
Relief valve (8) is
damaged.
Replace relief valve.
O-ring on vacuum
gauge (7) is
damaged.
Replace o-ring.
O-ring in regulator
assembly (4) is
damaged.
Replace o-ring.
Regulator assembly
(4) is damaged.
Replace regulator
assembly.
Mode selector
assembly (3) is
loose.
Tighten or replace
mode selector
assembly.
4
Under REG mode the
suction is too strong
and cannot be reduced.
Clean gas assist
port.
Gas assist port (6) is clogged.
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